There are federal, state, and local laws regarding what employees must know about their business’s fire alert system. First of all, employees must be aware of the type of emergencies they can expect at a place of business. There will be local guidelines for this. Emergency Action Plans You’ll need an emergency action plan for […]

Tracking personnel flow in a large facility can be difficult. It’s made easier by using smart cards. These are cards that carry a microprocessor. This microprocessor can interact with access control card readers and provide information to an automated system that’s built to record and log personnel movement. In the event of a theft or […]

Some business owners may not think that a CCTV system is worth it. They use fake dummy cameras instead when securing their business. Alternately, they may install one or two real cameras along with four or five fake ones. This is a bad idea that can get you into some trouble. Deterrent or Distraction? The […]

Electronic card access can break down into a few different categories. Each is more secure than the last, but let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages each type of electronic card access brings to the table when securing your campus or facility: Magnetic Stripe Cards These are good for low level security. They can keep […]

When we talk security cameras in Chicago, night vision almost always comes up. In the Fall and Winter, we get some long nights. When it’s not freezing, that leaves ample opportunity for burglars to operate at night. One of the most talked about needs is being able to see at night, but not just this. […]

An IR security camera is a security camera that can see in a band of light called infrared. Infrared is invisible to us, but there are some predators and pests that can sense it. Various kinds of snakes in particular can use it to hunt at night. If you ever wonder why mosquitoes can track […]

Ah, combination locks. We’ve been using them since grade school. They’re good to secure lockers against a snooping classmate, but are they enough access control to secure important documentation or valuables in your business? If not, how can we upgrade them to ensure that they are? Mechanical Combination Locks Combination locks fall into a few […]

You may be debating about the pros and cons of physical access control. Yet it’s not a new concept. Chances are, unless you leave your business or campus buildings unlocked, you’ve already been using a form of access control for years. The Limits of Lock & Key Locks and the keys that open them are […]

We’ve all seen lazy digital signage in our lives. Most often, it’s at the mall. You see digital signage that could capture your attention, but all that’s posted on the screen is the exact same image that was on a traditional billboard in the food court. Why? Why just recycle static images on your digital […]

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